Travel comparison
Ireland vs France
A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for Ireland and France — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.
Quick answer
Traveling between Ireland and France, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | Ireland | France |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type G | Type C/E |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 / 999 | 112 |
| Police | 112 / 999 | 17 |
| Ambulance | 112 / 999 | 15 (SAMU) |
| Tap water | Generally safe | Generally safe |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +353 | +33 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (IST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Best season | May to September gives the best daylight for road trips and coastal scenery. Weather is changeable year-round, so waterproof layers matter more than exact month. April, May and September are good shoulder-season choices. | Late spring and early autumn bring warm days, long light and thinner crowds. July and August are peak tourist months, while many smaller businesses outside resort areas may take summer holidays. |
Full brief
Ireland travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Ireland.
Full brief
France travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for France.